Find Cheap Flights from Auckland to Queenstown (AKL - ZQN)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Auckland to Queenstown and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$124	Jetstar Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jun 11 — Sun, Jun 14	The cheapest round-trip flight from Auckland to Queenstown is currently $124
Cheapest one-way flight	$62	Jetstar Nonstop 2 hr Wed, May 13	The cheapest one-way flight from Auckland to Queenstown is currently $62
Last-minute weekend getaway	$245	Jetstar Nonstop 2 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Auckland to Queenstown is currently $245

Fastest flight	1 hr 50 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Auckland to Queenstown takes 1 hr 50 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Queenstown is typically June. The most expensive month to fly is typically February.

June Cheapest	Typical prices: $120–270
February Most expensive	Typical prices: $285–500

Popular airlines from Auckland to Queenstown

Air New Zealand

Nonstop

from $141

Typical price: $150–400

58 weekly nonstop flights

AKL - ZQN Every day

610 weekly connecting flights

AKL - ZQN Every day
Jetstar

Nonstop

from $124

Typical price: $120–385

23 weekly nonstop flights

AKL - ZQN Every day

8 weekly connecting flights

AKL - ZQN Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Qantas

from $708

Typical price: $750–1,250

62 weekly connecting flights

AKL - ZQN Every day

Popular airports near Auckland

Auckland Airport (AKL)

Auckland New Zealand 26 min 11 mi
Tauranga Airport (TRG)

Tauranga New Zealand 2 hr 42 min 97 mi
Hamilton Airport (HLZ)

Hamilton New Zealand 1 hr 29 min 76 mi
Rotorua Airport (ROT)

Rotorua New Zealand 2 hr 50 min 121 mi

Popular airports near Queenstown

Queenstown Airport (ZQN)

Queenstown New Zealand 12 min 4 mi
Invercargill Airport (IVC)

Invercargill New Zealand 2 hr 28 min 97 mi
Dunedin Airport (DUD)

Dunedin New Zealand 3 hr 25 min 96 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Auckland to Queenstown

The cheapest flights from Auckland to Queenstown are usually in June. Typical ticket prices in June range from $120 to $270.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Auckland to Queenstown recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $124. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $62.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Auckland to Queenstown is $141, flying from Jun 25 to Jun 28.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Auckland to Queenstown is $124, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.
The cheapest Qantas flight from Auckland to Queenstown is $708, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 3.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Auckland to Queenstown starts at $124 from Thu, Jun 11 to Sun, Jun 14. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $62 and departs on Wed, May 13.

1 hr 50 min is the shortest flight time from Auckland to Queenstown.

Queenstown is a year-round destination, but it gets particularly busy in summer (Dec–Feb), when there are long warm days and cool evenings. Ski season runs Jun–Oct. Key events include The Queenstown Bike Festival (Mar), encompassing a range of competitions, films and concerts. The Arrowtown Autumn Festival (Apr) brings parades and markets to the historic mining town of Arrowtown. The Queenstown Winter Festival (Jun–Jul) has street parties, music and fireworks.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Auckland to Queenstown.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Auckland to Queenstown really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Auckland to Queenstown.

In terms of nonstop flights, Air New Zealand is the most popular. Air New Zealand offers 58 nonstop flights and 610 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) .

Other popular airlines flying from Auckland to Queenstown are:

Jetstar offers 23 nonstop flights and 8 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) .
Qantas offers 62 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Auckland and Queenstown.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Auckland to Queenstown recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $124. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $62.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Auckland to Queenstown is $141, flying from Jun 25 to Jun 28.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Auckland to Queenstown is $124, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.
The cheapest Qantas flight from Auckland to Queenstown is $708, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 3.

Air New Zealand and Jetstar fly direct from Auckland to Queenstown.

There are 58 Air New Zealand direct flights from Auckland to Queenstown per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 23 Jetstar direct flights from Auckland to Queenstown per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Auckland and Queenstown at price $245 is offered by Jetstar from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

Air New Zealand and Jetstar fly direct from Auckland to Queenstown.

There are 58 Air New Zealand direct flights from Auckland to Queenstown per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 23 Jetstar direct flights from Auckland to Queenstown per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Auckland to Queenstown on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Auckland and Queenstown start at $124 from Thu, Jun 11 to Sun, Jun 14 with Jetstar.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Auckland to Queenstown, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Auckland and Queenstown start at $124 from Thu, Jun 11 to Sun, Jun 14.

To book business class trips from Auckland to Queenstown, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Auckland and Queenstown starts at $245 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Jetstar.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Auckland and Queenstown at price $245 is offered by Jetstar from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Auckland to Queenstown, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.